I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
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Intro
Cm13 Bbm13/C Cm13 Bbm13/C
Cm13 Bbm13/C Cm13 Bbm13/C
Cm13 Gm7/C Fm7/C Gm7/C
Cm7 Gm7/C Fm7/C Gm7/C
Cm7 Gm7/C Fm7/C Gm7/C
Cm7 Cm7 Cm7 Cm7
verse 1
Fm7
If I had a mind to
Cm7
I wouldn't want to think like you
Fm7
And if I had time to
Cm7
I wouldn't want to talk to you
[Refrão]
Bb/C
Oh
Ab/C
I don't care
Bb/C Fm7
What you do
Cm7
I wouldn't want to be like you
verse 2
Fm7
If I was high class
Cm7
I wouldn't need a buck to pass
Fm7
And if I was a fall guy
Cm7
I wouldn't need no alibi
[Refrão]
Bb/C
Ab/C
I don't care
Bb/C Fm7
What you do
Cm7
I wouldn't want to be like you
Instrumental
Fm7 Fm7 Cm7 Cm7
Fm7 Fm7 Cm7 Bb/C Ab/C Bb/C
Cm7 Cm7
verse 3
Fm7
Back on the bottom line
Cm7
Diggin' for a lousy dime
Fm7
If I hit a mother lode
Cm7
I'd cover anything that showed
[Refrão]
Bb/C
Oh
Ab/C
I don't care
Bb/C Fm7
What you do
Cm7
I wouldn't want to be like you
Bb/C
Oh
Ab/C
I don't care
Bb/C Fm7
What you do
Cm7
I wouldn't want to
Bb/C
I wouldn't want to be like you
Ab/C Bb/C
I wouldn't want to be like you
ad lib out
Cm7 Gm7/C Fm7/C Gm7/C
Cm7 Gm7/C Fm7/C Gm7/C
How to play I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm13. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.